Venezuela. An Order of the Liberator, Grand Cross Sash

(Orden del Libertador). Instituted in 1880. A watered silk ribbon, with equal sized stripes of yellow, blue, then red, measuring 102 mm (w) x 830 mm (l) folded, gathered by thinner ribbon near ends, slightly faded, intact stitching, very fine condition.

Footnote: The Order of the Liberator was instituted on September 14, 1880 and awarded for meritorious services to the country and the community, in six grades: Collar, Grand Cordon, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer and Knight. It was discontinued in 2010, being replaced by the Order of the Liberators and Liberators of Venezuela. This order is also known as “The Bust of Bolivar.” 

This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.Goodwin between 1946-1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and prominent physician in New York as well as actively serving in both World Wars with the United States Medical Corps. He acted as both President and Vice-President of the Orders and Medals Society of America (OMSA) and is responsible for organizing their first convention in 1960. He maintained further membership with the American Society of Military Collectors, the International Orders Research Society, and the American Numismatic Society. His knowledge and passion for history and awards is evident in this meticulously compiled collection that is now available in its entirety for the first time exclusively on eMedals.com.